Discussion Soccer/Association Football New Kits

[DiamondGuy]

I hated that 1974 Dorito! I refuse to believe kids would rather buy a 50-year-old throwback than something contemporary.

To me, the best approach is either keep it simple (2006 was a classic, but this new one just now is no good) or simple with some modern element/s that are barely visible except close up (the recent "Spiderman sleeves" tried this, wasn't the greatest result, but a good try).

I have no idea exactly what era the white socks were worn except for during the 1974 WC, but given there was not even a team prior to about 1966, it can not have been for too long. I don't like the white socks and I don't understand all the pandering to that era. The colours are green and gold. If we're going outside of that, give me some 1998 black shorts!

 

[fancyscum]

I hated that 1974 Dorito! I refuse to believe kids would rather buy a 50-year-old throwback than something contemporary.

To me, the best approach is either keep it simple (2006 was a classic, but this new one just now is no good) or simple with some modern element/s that are barely visible except close up (the recent "Spiderman sleeves" tried this, wasn't the greatest result, but a good try).

I have no idea exactly what era the white socks were worn except for during the 1974 WC, but given there was not even a team prior to about 1966, it can not have been for too long. I don't like the white socks and I don't understand all the pandering to that era. The colours are green and gold. If we're going outside of that, give me some 1998 black shorts!

This article seems to believe that they were worn from 1965 right up until the mid nineties.

White socks back in play for Socceroos

In 2011, then chief football writer Michael Cockerill wrote in the Herald: ''The campaign to bring back white socks for the national team starts here.''

www.smh.com.au

I don't know though, white socks might just be a thing that I like personally. For some reason I am really into kit elements that look like they have been used out of necessity rather than a deliberate design choice. Whether it is norf using black numbers on their guernseys because presumably that's all they could get their hands on or these white socks which look odd and out of place (perhaps they were trying to copy Brazil's white socks?)

 

[scottishfiction]

growing up playing, when playing football, white socks always had a perception of teams being 'soft.'

imo Australia should have a World Cup kit: yellow top, green shorts, white socks. that's the strip.

for all other years, I'd like to see us experiment. black shorts, coloured sleeves, green socks, I don't really mind. I do think the national team should give more prominence to the bevy of away alternates we could have. navy is boring as * to me. bottle green, Olympic green, white, and red and black and yellow would be much more interesting options.

 

[Gibbsy]

growing up playing, when playing football, white socks always had a perception of teams being 'soft.'

imo Australia should have a World Cup kit: yellow top, green shorts, white socks. that's the strip.

for all other years, I'd like to see us experiment. black shorts, coloured sleeves, green socks, I don't really mind. I do think the national team should give more prominence to the bevy of away alternates we could have. navy is boring as fu** to me. bottle green, Olympic green, white, and red and black and yellow would be much more interesting options.

If the leaked Olympic green gets confirmed as our away for the next couple of years, I'd be super happy. Always thought that shade is way too underused in Aussie sport. I wouldn't mind us pissing Nike off altogether though tbh.

 

[Andonis1997]

If the leaked Olympic green gets confirmed as our away for the next couple of years, I'd be super happy. Always thought that shade is way too underused in Aussie sport. I wouldn't mind us pissing Nike off altogether though tbh.

A return to Adidas with some of the 'Soccer Australia' era gear would be pretty amazing. Apart from that, I can't see anyone else taking over, like a Hummel or Macron... Potentially Umbro?

 

[aCunningPlan]

White socks are an absolute must. End of.

 

[Mozzie_Squad]

Will be interesting to see how they execute the badge-inspired kit design...

FC Barcelona 21-22 Home Kit Revealed

As announced previously, the Nike FC Barcelona 2021-2022 home kit was officially presented on Tuesday evening.

www.footyheadlines.com

 

[Gibbsy]

Will be interesting to see how they execute the badge-inspired kit design...

FC Barcelona 21-22 Home Kit Revealed

As announced previously, the Nike FC Barcelona 2021-2022 home kit was officially presented on Tuesday evening.

www.footyheadlines.com

Nike absolutely take the piss with Barca. If I was a genuine supporter of the club I'd be livid. For me the final straw was when they put them in hoops for literally no reason other than to be different.

 

[acm21]

 

[Thistle]

Damn that's well done. I'd say it's one of the best a-league tops ever. Unfortunate for the women that the sponsor lessens it a little.

 

[Gibbsy]

How good!! What an awesome debut. I absolutely don't wanna hear "who?" when referring to the manufacturer. If unknown/small-fry manufacturers can push out quality kits like these, it really doesn't matter their brand recognisability. Plus whenever Nike or Adidas get contracts they usually just churn out crap anyway and the fans complain again. I'd much rather a situation like this.

 

[Fizzler]

Love the kit a lot, the template (and logo) are very Nike-like, but they’ve basically made a kit that is the quality that Nike should be making but aren’t making. Big ups to Ucan for this one, it’s a fantastic kit.
The pattern is the same as my school PE top though hahaha.

 

[fancyscum]

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It really is just a nike clone, isn't it. The sleeves, the brand logo, the pattern which feels like its trying to be Nigeria 2018 and the little stripe on the back where the shrike is. Big concern for me is the heat pressed badge, cannot stand this, always feels cheap (even when the big brands do it) and will inevitably fall off after about 3 washes as I am sure the quality control on these cheap Chinese shirts isn't great.

 

[Spanna_]

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I don't really follow the A-League but that's one of the best executed kits I've ever seen in the competition, especially considering a lot of the kits really miss the mark compared to some of the stuff you see done in Europe.

 

[Storm20]

Kits are much cheaper than previous years as well $99 is great

 

[Dylan8]

Damn it. *. I immediately assumed it was Macron because Adelaide, and thought Port might be getting some tight s**t too because they've stepped it up.

 

[acm21]

Kits are much cheaper than previous years as well $99 is great

You also get $15 off next years membership

 

[Prison bar Pete]

burgundy - very fitting for a South Australian team

 

[Andonis1997]

It really is just a nike clone, isn't it. The sleeves, the brand logo, the pattern which feels like its trying to be Nigeria 2018 and the little stripe on the back where the shrike is. Big concern for me is the heat pressed badge, cannot stand this, always feels cheap (even when the big brands do it) and will inevitably fall off after about 3 washes as I am sure the quality control on these cheap Chinese shirts isn't great.

Potentially. But it does look pretty good for now.

 

[Storm20]

Yeah looks like a far higher quality badge than a traditional heat transfer, almost looks a bit rubberized.

 

[acm21]

Kappa is the new wanderers apparel partner. Is a 3 year deal

 

[Zoops]

Nike reveals a sustainable Australia National Team Kit

Sustainability and innovation are at the core of the 2020 Australia National Team Kit, revealed live today by Nike and Football Federation Australia for thousands of fans. Nike athletes unveiled the home and away kits, which will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournaments leading up to...

www.socceroos.com.au

They've confirmed what we already knew. I'm really loving that away, maybe even more than the home.

 

[The Victorian]

They've confirmed what we already knew. I'm really loving that away, maybe even more than the home.

This looks awesome- would this be the kit for the Women’s World Cup in Oz?

 

[Craegus]

They've confirmed what we already knew. I'm really loving that away, maybe even more than the home.

Green shorts are back for the home with yellow socks. Away has obsidian shorts and "fresh water" (teal) socks.

Nike reveals a sustainable Australia National Team Kit


Sustainability and innovation are at the core of the 2020 Australia National Team Kit, revealed live today by Nike and Football Federation Australia for thousands of fans.
Nike athletes unveiled the home and away kits, which will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournaments leading up to the biggest football events of 2022 and 2023.
Joining from Europe, Asia and Australia, Matildas Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Kyah Simon and Hayley Raso and Socceroos Trent Sainsbury, Awer Mabil, Adam Taggart and Jamie Maclaren revealed the new kit.

Made from recycled plastic bottles
As part of Nike’s commitment to Move To Zero, the Australia kits are again constructed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic bottles.
Since 2010, more than 7.5 billion plastic bottles have been diverted from landfills and waterways and transformed into recycled polyester for Nike footwear and apparel.
The refined home jersey is a traditional Australian gold, elevated by a green colour blocked polo collar. The reintroduction of green shorts gives the athletes a classic home kit that embodies the DNA of Australian football. The kit is completed with gold socks.

Awer Mabil in the home kit
The away kit reintroduces a fresh water jersey, fresh water socks and deep obsidian shorts. The colour is a contemporary take on the 2004 Socceroos kit, which was the first official kit released by Nike for the Socceroos and debuted in Sydney when Australia played Turkey in front of nearly 30,000 fans.
The obsidian shorts also revisit Australia’s football heritage, with navy having featured regularly in the national away kit. A Southern Cross appears as the outer pride element on the back of the away jersey.
The home and away kits feature Australian Federation crests on both jersey and shorts. In addition, both kits feature a jagged side stripe, which extends with a full swing of the leg and transitions into a vibrant yellow stripe on the away kit and a classic green stripe on the home kit.
Matildas Captain Sam Kerr said, “I’m a big fan of the classic design of this new home kit. It’s an honour to play in green and gold and we can’t wait to get back on the pitch as a team.”
“The next few years are so important for Australian women’s football, and we intend to do everyone proud in the lead up to a huge 2023.”

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury said, “As Australian footballers, we’re spread across the world. Pulling on the kit always means we’re back together as a team, representing our country. It’s a special thing.”

The away kit

Nike NextGen Vaporknit

Enabling the athletes to perform at top speed with zero distractions, the Australian National Team Kits are made with Nike’s NextGen Vaporknit.
Drawing on data from more than 300 football athletes, the kit’s high-stretch, anti-cling material allows for quick and agile movements with a streamlined fit. Applying the same principles used in Nike Flyknit footwear, precision knitting is reinforced where needed while heavily vented in areas prone to heat. The results, upon close inspection, reveal a highly intricate knitting structure while not distracting from the national pride artistry from afar.
Nike Pacific Vice President and General Manager, Ashley Reade, said, “We are excited to launch a kit that unifies the Matildas and Socceroos on their important journeys ahead of 2022 and 2023.”

“It’s inspiring to see the athletes in a classic home kit, embodying our inner pride through the symbolic use of traditional green and gold colours.”

“The away jersey revisits our first official Nike Socceroos kit. As we head into a significant period for Australian football, it is fitting to recognise our long-standing partnership with the FFA and the inspirational athletes, past and present, who have represented our country.”

Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, believes the launch of the new kits is timely for the sport.

“Australia’s new Nike kits – which will be worn by the Socceroos throughout their qualification path to Qatar 2022 and by the Matildas at the next Women’s Asian Cup in India – have been unveiled at a time when our senior national teams are readying to reboot post-COVID,” Johnson said.

“Both the Matildas and the Socceroos will have significant schedules of activity over the next two years, so these kits – both home and away – will feature in an array of significant matches in 2021 and 2022 as our players and teams aim to excel on the global stage.”

“With a new Matildas Head Coach arriving soon, the Socceroos on top of their qualification group for Qatar, and a host of important national team fixtures and tournaments coming up over the next 24 months, the launch of these new kits represents another important milestone in the history of our national teams.”
Made from recycled plastic bottles, the jersey is available from Friday, 18 September from $90 AUD at rebelsport.com.au.

Sustainability note:
Nike’s first-ever product made with recycled plastic bottles debuted in Sydney in 2000. Fast forward to 2020, where all of Nike’s Federation football kits are made from plastic bottles. Find out more here.

 

[fancyscum]

This looks awesome- would this be the kit for the Women’s World Cup in Oz?

no, these kit will probably be used right up until the world cup in Qatar.